The Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks meet Wednesday in MLB action from Chase Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Diamondbacks vs Rangers Prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Texas Rangers will send out Jack Leiter for the start here and Leiter is 9-7 with a 3.77 ERA and 118 strikeouts this season. This will be Leiter’s second career start against the Diamondbacks. Zac Gallen will get the start here for Arizona and is 10-13 with a 4.94 ERA and 149 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against Texas, Gallen is 2-1 with a 3.25 ERA and 33 strikeouts.
Texas Rangers Recap
The Texas Rangers come into this game looking to rebound from their 5-3 loss at the hands of the Diamondbacks in Tuesday’s matchup to sit at 72-68 this season. After this series, the Rangers will head home for a division rivalry series against the Houston Astros.
Rangers Have Six-Game Win Streak Snapped
Corey Seager has 103 hits including 21 home runs and 50 RBIs while Adolis Garcia has 112 hits with 28 doubles, 18 home runs, 73 RBIs and 13 stolen bases. Josh Jung has 101 hits with 16 doubles, 13 home runs and 53 RBIs while Wyatt Langford has 108 hits with 22 doubles, 20 home runs, 57 RBIs and 18 stolen bases and Jonah Heim has 10 homers and 40 RBIs. Josh Smith has chipped in 112 hits with 22 doubles, 9 home runs and 33 RBIs with 9 stolen bases and Marcus Semien’s added 108 hits with 16 doubles, 15 homers and 62 RBIs but has 93 strikeouts this season.
Why the Texas Rangers will win
- The underdogs have won each of the last four games between the Rangers and Diamondbacks.
- The Diamondbacks have lost each of their last three games as favorites against AL West opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine games as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in 17 of the Diamondbacks’ last 18 games.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Marcus Semien has hit a home run in three of his last four road appearances against the Diamondbacks.
- Corey Seager has recorded a Double in three of his last four appearances with the Rangers as underdogs.
- Corey Seager has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 road appearances against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
Arizona Diamondbacks Recap
The Arizona Diamondbacks come into this one hoping to build on their win over Texas from Tuesday’s matchup to drop to 68-72 on the year. After this set, the Diamondbacks will square off against the Boston Red Sox in an interleague series at home.
Diamondbacks Looking To Get Back To .500
Corbin Carroll has 125 hits with 29 home runs, 71 RBIs, 16 triples and 27 doubles this season. Carroll also has 21 stolen bases and Geraldo Perdomo has a team-high 24 stolen bases as well as 15 home runs and 87 RBIs with a team-high 144 hits this season. Ketel Marte’s added 23 home runs and 60 RBIs as well on the year and Lourdes Gurriel has 124 hits with 24 doubles, 19 home runs and 80 RBIs.
Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win
- The Rangers have lost seven of their last eight day games against NL West opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have won seven of their last eight day games against AL West opponents following a home win.
- The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games against National League opponents.
Arizona Diamondbacks Player Prop Facts
- Geraldo Perdomo has hit a home run in two of the Diamondbacks’ last three games against the Rangers.
- Zac Gallen has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his 11 previous home appearances against AL West opponents.
- Geraldo Perdomo has recorded at least one hit in 15 of his 16 previous appearances against the Rangers.
- Zac Gallen has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances in day games against AL teams that held a winning record.
- Ketel Marte ranks 5th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.391) this season.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Diamondbacks’ last eight day games as favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Five of the Rangers’ last six games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
Diamondbacks vs Rangers Prediction
I’m on the Rangers in this one because I think both starters are in great form right now, but realistically, who do I think has the better chance of sustaining that success, and I think it’s Jack Leiter. The Rangers have been red-hot as of late while the Diamondbacks have been hit or miss, and it almost feels like Gallen is due to get cranked at some point. Give me Texas in this one.